Dave Monk Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) This is my third project. My wife and I love and feed Humming Birds in the summer. I found this pattern from Sheila Landry and thought my wife might like it. I made it out of maple with a Luan back. The pattern called for a back, does it really need one? I loved making it. A friend of my wife saw it an asked me how much I would charge her to make one. I have never been around any scroll saw work so I have no idea what something like this would be worth. Any ideas on pricing would be appreciated. dave Edited January 31, 2016 by Dave Monk Lucky2, Smudger, WolfyPete and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Excellent..great job cutting and background!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 You did an outstanding job on that piece. Very pretty. I like the backer you put on it. Makes it like rich. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 That turned out really nice Dave ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Martinson Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Simply beautiful. You did an excellent job with the cut and the finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Very nicely done Dave. The question is what wood will you use... how long did it take to cut and finish? I have seen similar ones sell at a show for between $20 - $45 depending upon the show. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Awesome work of a beautiful pattern Dave. Maple is another favourite wood of mine. I would price according to what you think your time is worth, and material used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yup, beautiful work! I could sell that for $35 at most of the shows I do. I do not base price on time I have in a piece. I base my prices on what I think it would sell for. I was setting out items at a show one time when I thought this item was priced to low. I raised the price by about 20%. I sold all 4 that I had. I hadn't sold any at the lower price. So, don't under sell yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Dave, you did a masterful job of cutting and assembling this item. As for the backing,personally, I don't like being able to see through cuttings like this one. Otherwise, the background colors won't match the wood colors, and that takes away from the image. If you don't think it needs a backer, did you check to see what it looked like up against the wall without a backer? That is what I'd suggest you do next time, then there will be no doubt if one is needed or not. To sell something like this, I would charge $35.00 at the market. But, if it's a friend that wants to purchase it, then I will work on my price a bit. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Dave.. That is awesome !! Really beautiful piece. Well done. Will that be your last piece on the Porter Cable ? Congrats on the new Dewalt !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Dave that is one beautiful piece of work. Leave the back on. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 That is gorgeous work, Dave!Thanks for sharing. I think you have gotten some pretty good answers on pricing. Every area is different so, you can go by your hourly wage plus material or just charge what will be acceptable in your area. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Excellent cut Dave there's some brownie points for that one from the wife. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Nice cutting. I never saw a hummer flying upside down before. I have found that a colored background is very popular. I usually just spray paint the backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Nice job on that Dave. Great wood choice. I don't know prices either. I don't sell anything I make even though many people ask me if I would sell some of my pieces. Wouldn't know what to charge and i guess I'm a little attached to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thank you for all the nice comments and ideas on pricing. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 This is my third project. My wife and I love and feed Humming Birds in the summer. I found this pattern from Sheila Landry and thought my wife might like it. I made it out of maple with a Luan back. The pattern called for a back, does it really need one? I loved making it. A friend of my wife saw it an asked me how much I would charge her to make one. I have never been around any scroll saw work so I have no idea what something like this would be worth. Any ideas on pricing would be appreciated. dave Lovely job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 That is a beautiful piece! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Very nice scrolling Dave! You are doing really nice work there! Thank you for showing us, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Beautiful Dave. I bet there's no stopping you now that you've got your new saw. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Simply beautiful..... count the holes, charge Fifty Cents or Dollar per hole. Just a thought. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 excellent job Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 This deserved a stand up applause. You are putting out some wonderful work. enjoy seeing your posts.. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 That is a fine piece Dave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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